The D. E. Shaw Group is looking for a creative and analytical individual to join its COO Group as an associate. This role involves addressing strategic challenges, synthesizing data to develop recommendations, and executing initiatives across various projects, including the firm's generative AI strategy and strategic goals.
Responsibilities
- Help solve some of the biggest strategic questions facing the firm
- Synthesize data from different sources to develop recommendations
- Help drive the execution of strategic initiatives
- Research and analyze complex issues
- Work on projects like analyzing and proposing new office locations
- Help drive the firm’s generative AI strategy
- Shape and help execute the firm’s five-year strategic goals
Skills
- Candidates should have a bachelor's degree or higher in any academic field
- A record of professional achievement
- At least one year of comparable experience
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- A willingness to take on challenging, high-impact projects
- Experience managing projects and processes across functions
- Keen attention to detail
- Well-developed analytical skills
- Critical thinkers who can successfully drive work forward
- Coding and/or financial modeling skills are a plus but not required
Benefits
- Variable compensation in the form of a year-end bonus, guaranteed in the first year of hire
- Benefits including medical and prescription drug coverage
- 401(k) contribution matching
- Wellness reimbursement
- Family building benefits
- A charitable gift match program
Company Overview
The D. E. Shaw group is trusted by investors across the world to seek an optimal balance of risk and reward. It was founded in 1988, and is headquartered in New York, New York, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https://www.deshaw.com.Company H1B Sponsorship
The D. E. Shaw Group has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 3 in 2026, 54 in 2025, 36 in 2024, 20 in 2023, 29 in 2022, 34 in 2021, 24 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.